We Walk! Marathon, Half Marathon, 50 km

We Walk! Marathon, Half Marathon, 50 km takes place in Mayer, Minnesota, on September 26, 2026. As the name says, this is a walking event, with four distances and staggered starts: a 50K (31 miles) at 6:30 a.m., a marathon (26.2 miles) at 6:45 a.m., a half marathon (13.1 miles) at 7:45 a.m., and a 10K at 8:45 a.m. Every distance is meant to be walked, which sets the event apart from most marathons and ultras on the calendar.

Walkers who want an official long-distance finish will find few events built this specifically for them. The 10K and half marathon are approachable with a few months of regular walking, while the marathon and 50K require a real build: 16 to 20 weeks with a weekly long walk that gradually reaches five or six hours, plus attention to shoes, socks, and blister prevention. Runners coming back from injury or looking for a low-impact ultra can also use the 50K as a long day on foot. Practice eating and drinking while walking, since you will be out for most of the morning and into the afternoon.